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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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SPA has already cycled through several different schedules since transitioning to online learning in March 2020. Each schedule seems to bring criticism for one reason or another whether it be too much screen time, not enough chances to talk to teachers, too much work, too much free time, etc.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Don’t complain; make the schedule work for you

RubicOnline Staff January 5, 2021
Rather than complaining about a schedule that can never be one size fits all, acknowledge the benefits of the connection and support offered in the schedule.
The 11-panelled depiction of a typical day in Assefas life while in distance learning.

[ILLUSTRATED INTERVIEW] Assefa: a day in the life

Lynn Reynolds, RubicOnline December 6, 2020
On this month's illustrated interview, check out a day in the life of senior Senai Assefa.
Snow days were every kid’s dream. Now, with online learning and the new programs used for distance learning, schools no longer have an incentive to close down schools in the event of extreme weather. Everyone looks forward to a day to miss school or work and enjoy the day for themselves.

Distance learning shouldn’t erase the traditional Minnesota snow day

Annika Rock, RubicOnline November 14, 2020
What will happen to snow days with distance learning in effect?
The return to school plan includes daily temperature checks and symptom reports, wearing masks at all times and practicing social distancing.

Are we really prepared to go back to school? Yes.

Thomas Reinhart, RubicOnline September 17, 2020
The back to school plan does everything possible to make it safe for students to return to the building.
Online learning has been too often taken for granted. Think of those who dont have the same luxury.

[STAFF EDITORIAL] Use your summer to be a part of the COVID-19 solution

RubicOnline Staff June 2, 2020
It's important that you check your privilege this summer and use it to help those in need; they're just as important as the rest of us.
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